Join our five-day Advanced Canoe Leader Training week, here to provide you with the skills needed to safely lead others in canoes on advanced water.
The course will help you to develop the leadership skills and safety and rescue techniques required to lead groups on grade 3 (4) and on open water in winds exceeding force 4, whilst also progressing your personal paddling.
5 Days
Plas y Brenin
Instructor Ratio1:4
Location
Plas y Brenin
Length
5 Days
Instructor Ratio
1:4
During the five days, we’ll develop the skills required to lead others in advanced conditions defined as grade 3/4 white water and large sections of open water where the paddlers are more than 500m from the shore and in winds that exceed force 4.
We’ll ensure you leave the course with a clear picture of the assessment standards, what the assessments look like and a clear action plan towards your assessments.
By the end of this training, you’ll be a more confident leader, possessing the necessary personal paddling, rescue, safety, leadership, and group skills required for the awards. This course brings you one step closer to becoming an Advanced White Water Canoe Leader and an Advanced Open Water Canoe Leader and equips you with effective leadership techniques and boat control in the advanced water environments.
The primary objective of this training is to enhance your leadership abilities and prepare you for the Advanced White Water Canoe Leader and Advanced Open Water Canoe Leader assessments. You will gain the confidence to lead in advanced white water and open water conditions while acquiring the skills necessary for effective personal paddling, rescue, and group management.
This five-day training course will challenge your skills on Grade 3/4 white water and on open water in winds exceeding force 4 with guidance from our experts. To make the most of this experience, ensure that you are physically fit for a demanding week in advanced conditions. Regular canoeing experience is essential before attending this training, as it will help you build on your existing skills and get the most value from the course. Expect a hands-on, immersive experience that will improve your leadership and canoeing abilities in advanced water environments.
A current and varied skillset in advanced conditions will help you take on all the leadership information covered in this five-day training.
You’ll need to be on top of your game for this training course. Make sure that you’re fit enough for five challenging days on the water. You should also have paddled regularly before attending.
Familiarise yourself with the British Canoeing course (white water leader)content here
Familiarise yourself with the British Canoeing course (open water leader)content here
Note: Our instructors will assess any safety equipment you bring with you. If they consider it to be below the required standard, you will be asked to use equipment provided free of charge by Plas y Brenin.
Res
Non-Res
Expert, trained & qualified instructors
In-depth local knowledge
Hive Mind: 200+ years of experience
& PYB Coaching Ethos & Process
Morning briefings, venue choices, tips, experience, tailoring and adapting
Fully insured
Shared Twin En Suite
Shared with your course attendees
Single En Suite (+£25 p/night)
Cooked or Continental Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Afternoon Brews & Cake
Tea, Coffee and Cakes on arrival back at PYB
Two course evening meal
Expedition / Camp Food
Course equipment and free access to Kit Store
Climbing & Bouldering Wall 1
Laundry
Residential includes one free wash and dry per week
Drying room
Evening lectures 1
On-site physio 1
Lake access
On-site parking
Wi-Fi
24hr front desk
All course transport
1 Subject to availability
We offer extensive kit lists to help you prepare for your course, including our recommendations for the best in the business. We also have a wide range of equipment available for hire on-site at no extra cost.
All dates and prices can be found on our booking platform.
